Football Buzzer
Bayern Munich must bounce back from their group-stage stumble against Benfica as they prepare to face Flamengo in the Club World Cup last 16. After heavy squad rotation, Vincent Kompany will recall key players to try and secure a place in the quarter-finals against likely opponents Paris Saint-Germain.
Bayern Munich predicted lineup vs Flamengo – Club World Cup
GK: Manuel Neuer
The veteran remains Bayern’s undisputed No.1 and will be crucial in organising a defence missing several starters.
RB: Konrad Laimer
Laimer offers reliability and energy at right-back, especially with Pavard no longer at the club and injuries piling up.
CB: Jonathan Tah
Tah should return to the XI to bring fresh legs and aerial presence, replacing the rotated options from the Benfica defeat.
CB: Dayot Upamecano
Upamecano will anchor the defence and must be alert to Flamengo’s rapid transitions and De Arrascaeta’s clever movement.
LB: Raphael Guerreiro
With Davies still injured, Guerreiro provides experience and attacking support down the left flank.
CM: Leon Goretzka
Goretzka’s physicality and late runs into the box will be vital in unlocking Flamengo’s organised defensive block.
CM: Joshua Kimmich
The heartbeat of Bayern’s midfield, Kimmich will look to control the tempo and deliver precise switches of play.
RW: Michael Olise
Olise’s creativity and direct dribbling can stretch Flamengo’s back line and create space for Kane and Musiala.
CAM: Jamal Musiala
The German starlet should make his first start of the tournament, offering flair and unpredictability in central areas.
LW: Kingsley Coman
Kingsley Coman’s pace and width will be essential to pinning back Ayrton Lucas and creating overloads.
ST: Harry Kane
Rested against Benfica, Harry Kane returns as Bayern’s focal point in attack, aiming to add to his tournament tally.
Bayern Munich predicted lineup vs Flamengo (4-2-3-1):
Neuer; Laimer, Tah, Upamecano, Guerreiro; Goretzka, Kimmich; Olise, Musiala, Coman; Kane
